Bus Logistics Support Volunteers

CityKidz is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to join our team as Bus Logistics Support Volunteers. As a Bus Logistics Support Volunteer, you will be part of an energetic, and highly rewarding team, as you ensure safety for kids on CityKidz Saturdays. This role is key to ensuring that logistics of the day run smoothly, particularly with supporting children in boarding and exiting the bus, as well as directing traffic so that buses can park and depart the premises safely.   

During your shift on a Saturday, you will be responsible for directing volunteers, helping bus drivers navigate within the parking lot, and assisting with any additional needs that arise. 

Key Role Highlights:   
- Build Leadership and communication skills in real time 
- Be a safety hero 
- Experience the team buzz & high energy environment 

Responsibilities:  
- Ensure the safety of all children at CityKidz, particularly during loading and unloading activities involving buses 
- Assist in transporting items from the workroom to the buses, ensuring that all necessary materials for community programming are properly placed on the buses 
- Direct traffic to facilitate the safe parking, loading, and unloading of buses, maintaining order and safety in the surrounding area 
- Serve as a positive and encouraging role model in speech and action, fostering a supportive and uplifting environment for other community members and neighbors 

Who this Role is For: 
- Students, retirees, caregivers, or anyone who enjoys interacting with kids and youths 

Skills & Qualifications:  
- Minimum age 16+ (required) 
- Strong communication skills (required) 
- Experience working in fast paced environment (preferred) 
- Good judgment and able to take initiative 
- High level of alertness and ability to pay attention to details, ensuring the safety and well-being of children during transportation activities 
- Ability to quickly and effectively solve problems that may arise during transportation activities, making sound decisions to ensure the smooth operation of logistics 
- Must be physically able to walk and stand for long periods and access buses 
- Occasionally able to lift approximately 50lbs, demonstrating sufficient strength and mobility to handle tasks related to loading and unloading items onto buses 

Competencies & Attributes:  
- Positive attitude towards the role and responsibilities, maintaining enthusiasm and motivation in supporting the CityKidz program 
- A positive and encouraging role model in speech and action 
- Adaptable 
- Responsible and reliable 
- Positive attitude in supporting the CityKidz program 
- Quick thinker, making sound decisions to ensure the smooth operation of logistics  

Training & Support: 
- You will be paired with the Bus Logistics Team member 

Time Commitment:  
- Time Commitment: Minimum four (4) month commitment is required, for at least 1x a month but preferably biweekly Saturdays through March – June and September- December 
- Shifts: Shifts: 7:00am-11:00am or 11:00am-3:00pm 

Work Environment & Additional Details: 
- Environment: outdoors, directing buses in parking lot, and in theatre 

Next Steps / How to Apply: 

Ready to make a difference? Take the first step in applying by signing up for an info session today through: www.citykidz.ca/volunteer 

Questions? We would love to hear from you! Email volunteer@citykidz.ca